Coronation Street [News, Spoilers and Discussion] contd

Haven't seen episodes that intense since Kylie died. In fact these are even more so. Heartbreaking stuff.

Deleted User wrote: »

Very powerful scene. Just shows that suicide not only effects the immediate family but shakes a community to the very core. Even people that dont know the deceased all that well.

Indeed. Supposedly in Aidan's case, and in many others, he believed that people would be better off without him, but in my case when attempting suicide (and of course same with many others here too), I was very aware of how hard it was going to hit everyone. I still couldn't see any other way through at the time, and couldn't bear how bad I felt, so suicide seemed the only way.

Knowing how hard it was going to be for everyone afterwards (while still being aware that I couldn't quite comprehend that side unless I'd been there), I felt like one of the worst people in the world for that (but again, I couldn't see any other option at the time).

I am so far the opposite of feeling like this now, and almost always so glad to be here, and that people didn't go through that. Death is awful regardless, but suicide even more so, it's hard for anyone who knows the person not to be affected in some way.

casio4 wrote: »

David will kick the young one out and move Shona back in, how has Carla not cried one single tear? When Carla came out of the bathroom after seeing Aiden and Johnny obviously in bits probably leaning over his son she did a little wobble, I thought a tear or a throwing up would have made it more real

I kinda agree, but I think part of the idea was to show the range of different reactions. I'd imagine she was in pure shock, some people won't cry at all at death, in the beginning anyhow, but yeah it would have made it all the more real I'd say.

How can Kate be calling Aidan selfish? Yeah cos she's not selfish breaking up a marriage for an affair at all! Totally selfless act!

Shadow1983 wrote: »

That was so hard to watch. I'm still in bits, Gail's speech just tipped me over the edge, it was so wonderfully done.

Redduvet, I'm so glad life is better for you now. X

Thanks I now work in suicide prevention and community support work - pleased to have made something good come out of my experiences, and hoping that I can continue making good in other people's lives as a result.

Greybottle wrote: »

Darkness Into Light Walk this weekend for anybody interested.

I'm doing it with my friend whose brother took his own life a few months ago. We always do it but never guessed that one day we would be doing it in memory of someone so close.

jos28 wrote: »

I'm doing it with my friend whose brother took his own life a few months ago. We always do it but never guessed that one day we would be doing it in memory of someone so close.

So sorry to hear that Jos28

Look after yourself x

bobsman wrote: »

Sorry lads, was thre only one episode tonight ??

yes it was 1 hour long episode

deisemum wrote: »

I've loved Shane Ward in Corrie and met him once, he's even better looking in the flesh. Only yesterday I was commenting about his superb performance on Monday night, little did I suspect that suicide would come knocking within my husband's family last night.

Deisemum, so sorry There are no words. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Take good care, must be so so tough.

Kauto0709 wrote: »

How can Kate be calling Aidan selfish? Yeah cos she's not selfish breaking up a marriage for an affair at all! Totally selfless act!

It's her way of coping .

This is the first time I have ever shed tears watching a TV program... Well, well done Corrie!

Thank god they kept one dimensional Ken out of it

Great stuff indeed, glad it was Gail too,